2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LS | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
